Small Farms Communications Specialist
The Small Farms Communication Specialist will oversee a comprehensive communications program for the Small Farms Network (SFN), including written, visual, digital, and electronic external communications, in collaboration with the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program (SAREP) Communications Manager and SFN academics and staff. Communications activities may include writing blog posts and press releases, managing statewide Small Farms Network social media platforms, photography, graphic design, publication design, video editing, and managing and maintaining the Small Farms Network website. In addition, the Communications Specialist will develop and maintain SharePoint databases and a digital clearinghouse of educational resources. The Small Farms Communications Specialist will work with UCCE small farms advisors and staff and UC SAREP statewide program personnel to develop and execute a communications and branding strategy for the Small Farms Network that uplifts the voices of farmer clientele, communicates program impacts, respects privacy and confidentiality, and emphasizes non-extractive storytelling techniques.
Location Headquarters: The home department is the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program (SAREP). While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time.
Closing Date: This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 12/01/2025.
For more details and to apply: Small Farms Communications Specialist
Statewide Food Safety Coordinator for Community Food Systems
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a Statewide Food Safety Coordinator for Community Food Systems with the University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program (UC SAREP).The Statewide Food Safety Coordinator for Community Food Systems (Academic Coordinator II) will coordinate statewide outreach, education, technical assistance, and applied research activities to support the safe preservation, processing, packaging, consumption, handling, and storage of food products for food businesses, food hubs, and other post-harvest supply chain components across UC SAREP programs. This includes statewide leadership for the development and implementation of a UC Master Food Preserver (MFP) public education program to provide training and technical support for cottage food operators throughout California. The Coordinator will also collaborate with UC SAREP’s Food and Society programs to enhance processed food safety for value-added products from niche and emerging crops for California; small-scale food processing; food hub and aggregation facility food safety regulatory compliance; and sustainable supply chains for value-added products.
Location Headquarters: UC ANR offices in Davis, California
Closing Date: To ensure full consideration, application packets must be received by January 2, 2026 (open until filled).
For more information and to apply: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/JPF00350
Questions: please contact Kahla Wallace via email: kahwallace@ucanr.edu
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